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2026 Best General Education Schools in Ohio

11 Colleges in the United States
838 General Education Degrees Awarded
$44,824 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 42 schools to find the best for general education students.

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Best Schools for General Education in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general education education in Ohio.

Top Schools in General Education

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Ohio State University Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best general education schools. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. About 88% of students finish within six years. About 240 general education degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $60,633. Typical student debt for the program is $22,053. See the full general education program report for Ohio State University Main Campus

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A rank of #2 makes Miami University Oxford one of the top schools for general education. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a large public university. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 16 general education degrees were awarded at Miami University Oxford in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Miami University Oxford generally make around $49,700. Students borrow a median of $24,177 to complete this degree. Read more about the general education program at Miami University Oxford

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Walsh University
North Canton, OH

Walsh University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general education, ranking #3. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of North Canton. Walsh University graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 general education students who graduated with this degree at Walsh University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general education degree from Walsh University earn around $53,629 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,064. Read more about the general education program at Walsh University

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John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

Students looking for a strong general education program will find one at John Carroll University, which ranked #4. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of University Heights. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 general education degrees were awarded at John Carroll University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from John Carroll University generally make around $37,978. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the general education program at John Carroll University

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Bluffton University
Bluffton, OH

Bluffton University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general education, ranking #5. Bluffton University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Bluffton. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Bluffton University awarded about 37 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general education degree from Bluffton University earn around $41,821 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete this degree. See the full general education program report for Bluffton University

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Muskingum University
New Concord, OH

Muskingum University placed #6 among the best general education schools. Muskingum University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of New Concord. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. Muskingum University awarded about 27 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general education program make about $39,918 in their early career. Muskingum University graduates carry a median of $26,932 in student loans. See the full general education program report for Muskingum University

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Wright State University Main Campus placed #7 among the best general education schools. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public university. About 42% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 general education students who graduated with this degree at Wright State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. General Education graduates of Wright State University Main Campus earn a median of $49,077 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,836 to complete this degree. See the full general education program report for Wright State University Main Campus

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The University Of Findlay earned the #8 position for general education this year. Located in the town of Findlay, The University Of Findlay is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. The University Of Findlay awarded about 58 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from The University Of Findlay generally make around $49,309. The University Of Findlay graduates carry a median of $25,759 in student loans. More information about a degree in general education from The University Of Findlay

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Franklin University
Columbus, OH

Franklin University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best general education schools. Set in the city of Columbus, Franklin University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 3%. About 11 general education degrees were awarded at Franklin University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general education program make about $57,471 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $35,890 to complete this degree. Get the full general education details for Franklin University

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Kent State University At Kent came in at #10 for general education this year. Kent State University At Kent is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kent. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 44 general education degrees were awarded at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent year. Students who receive their general education degree from Kent State University At Kent earn around $37,370 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $30,782. See the full general education program report for Kent State University At Kent

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Wilmington College
Wilmington, OH

Wilmington College earned the #11 position for general education this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Wilmington. About 47% of students finish within six years. Wilmington College awarded about 24 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Wilmington College generally make around $37,015. Wilmington College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the general education program at Wilmington College

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Central State University
Wilberforce, OH

Central State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best general education schools. Located in the rural area of Wilberforce, Central State University is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 23% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 242 general education students who graduated with this degree at Central State University in the most recent data year. General Education graduates of Central State University earn a median of $27,388 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $31,318 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general education from Central State University

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Franciscan University Of Steubenville ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best general education schools. Set in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Franciscan University Of Steubenville awarded about 19 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Franciscan University Of Steubenville generally make around $43,020. Franciscan University Of Steubenville graduates carry a median of $25,029 in student loans. More information about a degree in general education from Franciscan University Of Steubenville

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Washington State Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best general education schools. Set in the town of Marietta, Washington State Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Washington State Community College awarded about 12 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Washington State Community College generally make around $45,305. Students borrow a median of $16,291 to complete this degree. See the full general education program report for Washington State Community College

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Stark State College
North Canton, OH

Stark State College earned the #15 position for general education this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of North Canton. Stark State College awarded about 48 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Stark State College generally make around $42,724. Students borrow a median of $15,957 to complete this degree. Get the full general education details for Stark State College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 42 schools evaluated.

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